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I have a group of friends who are surfer dudes. I'm not a surfer dude and the closest that I've come to it is to swimming in the ocean and to paddling on a stand up paddle board. What my surfer friends all have in common is that they are pretty chill, very happy and fun people to be around. The all have successful jobs and have happy families. When I am around them, I think, that is how I would like to be, successful and happy.

Here is what my surfer friends all have in common that make them more relaxed and happy people.

Don't sweat the small stuff: They realize in life is just better when you look at the bigger picture, as long as they get some ocean time in, everything after that is a bonus.

Time management: They are willing to say "no" to certain tasks in order manage their schedules accordingly. They are also great at prioritizing to get the job done as efficiently and focused as possible, not willing to waste time that would interfere with hitting the waves.

Boundaries: They have definitive boundaries of what can and cannot be accomplished. They tend to be caring and flexible but they are not willing to accommodate other people's wants and needs in order to get approval or associate with people that suck up all their time.

Hobbies: Obviously surfing, but other hobbies too that enrich their life.

Meditative practice: Surfing requires a high degree of focus which is great way to quite other chatter and self talk in the brain. Most of them also practice some other form of meditation too.

Food quality matters: They are concerned about what goes into their body and work hard to eat only good quality food.

Movement and Exercise: It is a given, but surfing is a great workout. Another bonus is that they are making quite a bit Vitamin D spending time outside in the great outdoors.

When I have stress or I'm indecisive I tend to think of my friends, and I channel my inner surfer dude to help me make my decision. When I have a stressful decision to make I sometimes think about how happy and fun my friends are and ask myself why am I making my decision. Channeling my inner surfer dude helps me make more focused decisions. It helps me with instilling solid boundaries and to be less controlling and happier with my clients and my family. I hope this helps you channel your inner surfer dude to be a happier you too.

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Stephanie is an endurance coach with a passion for motivating people to live healthier.